harried

adjective

har·​ried ˈher-ēd How to pronounce harried (audio)
ˈha-rēd
Synonyms of harriednext
: beset by problems : harassed
a harried waiter who forgets your order

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Why is any of this happening in person, rather than over harried texts? Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026 During their harried getaway, Rodriguez crashed the scooter a few blocks away. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 As the harried solo parent of a sick child, Byrne lets the camera zoom in so close to her character’s insecurities that the audience breaks out in a cold sweat. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 In Network, as a harried TV executive, Duvall is similarly roaring, spitting some great Paddy Chayefsky soliloquies with relish. David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for harried

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of harry

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of harried was in 1609

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“Harried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harried. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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